How to remove medical conditions from a driver's license in Alberta, Canada?

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To remove medical conditions from a driver's license in Alberta, Canada, you need to contact Alberta Transportation's Driver Fitness and Monitoring branch and provide medical documentation from your healthcare provider that confirms your medical condition no longer requires restrictions on your license. This process involves submitting the documentation along with a completed Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators form (MARD0024) to Alberta Transportation 1. You may need to undergo a medical examination by a physician who will assess your current health status, as outlined in the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Medical Standards for Drivers 1.

Steps to Remove Medical Conditions

  • Obtain medical documentation from your healthcare provider that confirms your medical condition no longer requires restrictions on your license
  • Submit this documentation along with a completed Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators form (MARD0024) to Alberta Transportation
  • Undergo a medical examination by a physician who will assess your current health status
  • Alberta Transportation will determine if the medical codes can be removed after reviewing your application

Important Considerations

  • The removal of medical codes is based on evidence that your medical condition has improved or is properly managed to ensure you can safely operate a vehicle 1
  • You may need to pay administrative fees for the license replacement, so check with a registry agent for current costs
  • The process typically takes 4-6 weeks for review, and if approved, you'll receive a new license without the medical codes 1

Medical Assessment

  • Patients who have experienced a medical condition, such as a stroke, should be told to stop driving for at least one month after the incident, in accordance with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Medical Standards for Drivers 1
  • A comprehensive neurological assessment, including sensorimotor function and cognitive ability, should be conducted to determine if there are any residual deficits that may affect driving ability 1

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